Beginning martial arts students should become familiar with several basic terms used in our School. As you progress in the martial arts, you will learn more advanced terms as they become relevant to your training. Dojo: A dojo is...
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Beginning martial arts students should become familiar with several basic terms used in our School. As you progress in the martial arts, you will learn more advanced terms as they become relevant to your training. Dojo: A dojo is the training hall where karate is practiced. You may use the term dojo when referring to the School. Sensei: A Sensei is your karate instructor. As a form of respect, address your teacher as Sensei. Make sure you bow to your Sensei when you address or speak to him or her. Kata: A kata or form is a series of techniques performed against one, two or a group of imaginary opponents. Kiai: A kiai is a yell commonly associated with practitioners of the martial arts. The kiai brings power to a blow or strike and is also used to confuse an opponent. Gi: Traditional pajama-like karate uniform worn with a belt designating one's rank.
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